Art Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/category/fine-art/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:40:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Art Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/category/fine-art/ 32 32 30 Stamp Fonts for a Crafty, Handmade Feel https://designworklife.com/30-stamp-fonts-for-a-crafty-handmade-feel/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:09:03 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=88667 There’s a certain magic in the grit and personality of an inked impression. After years of dialing in typography for client work, I keep coming back to stamp-style fonts for their raw charm—they deliver a sense of touch and realism that slick, pixel-perfect type just can’t replicate. These fonts mimic the look of inked rubber […]

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]]> How to Protect Your Creative Process When Real Life Gets Distracting https://designworklife.com/how-to-protect-your-creative-process-when-real-life-gets-distracting/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:10:45 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=93732 Being a designer is all about your creative process. You sit down. Ideas start bouncing. Sketches fill the page. Before you know it, something clicks. That sweet spot feels like magic. You love it. You protect it. You even brag about it a little. But when life goes haywire, you can’t always be afforded the […]

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]]> The Effect of Animation on Today’s Marketing https://designworklife.com/the-effect-of-animation-on-todays-marketing/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:48:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=93236 Animation is no longer the domain of pure entertainment, it now serves as a vital part of the utility of today’s marketing ecosystem. Animation is allowing startups to explain new technologies, international corporations to promote their brand to the viewer to an audience – the marketers ability to simplify ideas, engage an audience, and establish […]

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]]> 34 Steampunk Fonts with Futuristic Victorian Flare https://designworklife.com/34-steampunk-fonts-with-futuristic-victorian-flare/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 23:20:38 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=91210 Steampunk fonts aren’t just letters on a page – they’re portals to an alternate reality where steam-powered machines rule the world and top hats never go out of style. I’ve spent countless hours exploring the intricate details of these mechanical masterpieces, and let me tell you, the craftsmanship is incredible. Whether you’re designing a book […]

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]]> From Sketch to Viral: How Logo Design Attracts Threads Followers https://designworklife.com/from-sketch-to-viral-how-logo-design-attracts-threads-followers/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:36:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=90703 I’ll never forget the day a rough logo sketch brought me more business than my entire polished portfolio. It was just another Monday—I snapped a photo of my sketchbook with three logo concepts and asked, “Which one would you pick?” By evening, my Threads profile exploded: dozens of comments, new followers, and… two serious client […]

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]]> Creative Block? Here’s How Top Designers Spark Inspiration https://designworklife.com/creative-block-heres-how-top-designers-spark-inspiration/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:40:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=90605 Although inspiration can be found in many places, designers, regardless of experience or expertise, are no strangers to frustrating periods of decreased inspiration and feelings of inability to overcome a creative rut. Fear of failure, perfectionism, negative self-talk, overwhelm, burnout, lack of new experiences, and time constraints are all among the plethora of psychological factors […]

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]]> I Tried the Most Popular AI Image Generators and Here is What I Found https://designworklife.com/i-tried-the-most-popular-ai-image-generators-and-here-is-what-i-found/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:55:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=90586 AI image generators have improved quite significantly. I tried Midjourney a year ago, and the results were weird – faces looked stretched, and objects were blurry. But now, these AI image generators have impressed me. Images from these Gen-AI tools look real and are even used in marketing, design, and entertainment. Being a professional digital marketer, I […]

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]]> Design Smarter, Not Harder: AI Workflows For Infographic Creation In 2026 https://designworklife.com/use-ai-to-design-infographics/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:50:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=89702 The graphic-design desk of is a study in quiet automation. A strategist arranges data points, taps a prompt, and watches color palettes, type hierarchies, and icon sets fall into place—no frantic layer shuffling, no dozen half-saved drafts. The shift isn’t about replacing talent; it’s about reclAIming the hours that vanish between idea and execution. For […]

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]]> 8 Stunning Sunset Color Palettes https://designworklife.com/8-stunning-sunset-color-palettes/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:47:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=89572 There’s something absolutely magical about watching the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sky in breathtaking hues that seem almost too beautiful to be real. As a designer, I find myself constantly inspired by these natural masterpieces that unfold before us every evening. The way warm oranges melt into soft pinks, how deep purples […]

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]]> 10 Warm Color Palettes That’ll Brighten Your Day https://designworklife.com/10-warm-color-palettes-thatll-brighten-your-day/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:02:03 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=89438 There’s nothing quite like the embracing quality of warm colors to make a design feel inviting and alive. As someone who’s spent years working with color, I can tell you that warm palettes have this incredible ability to create instant emotional connection – they draw people in, make them feel comfortable, and add that special […]

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]]> These 1920s Color Palettes are ‘Greater than Gatsby’ https://designworklife.com/these-1920s-color-palettes-are-greater-than-gatsby/ Wed, 21 May 2025 19:06:37 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=89299 There’s something undeniably captivating about the color schemes of the Roaring Twenties. As a designer with a passion for historical aesthetics, I’ve always been drawn to the sophisticated elegance and bold statements that defined this transformative decade. The 1920s represented liberation from Victorian constraints, embraced modernism, and celebrated luxury in ways that continue to influence […]

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]]> How Fonts Influence Tone and Clarity in Animated Videos https://designworklife.com/how-fonts-influence-tone-and-clarity-in-animated-videos/ Mon, 12 May 2025 21:52:01 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=89062 Audiences interact differently with messages based on which fonts designers choose to use within a text presentation. Fonts shape how text emerges and its interpretability and clarity, so the message becomes processed according to particular patterns. Different fonts offer specific ways to convey particular messages, which most individuals easily recognize. Professional documents that excessively use […]

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]]> 30 Monoline Fonts That Create Clean, Consistent Designs in 2026 https://designworklife.com/monoline-fonts-that-create-clean-consistent-designs/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:57:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=88292 I’ve noticed monoline fonts taking center stage across branding, web design, and print materials in . There’s something undeniably elegant about that consistent stroke weight that brings a refined, modern touch to any project. Monoline fonts are exactly what they sound like – typefaces featuring letterforms with uniform line thickness throughout. They have a clean, […]

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]]> 33 Watercolor Fonts with Soothing Style in 2026 https://designworklife.com/watercolor-fonts-soothing-style/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:37:08 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=88196 As designers, we’re constantly searching for typography that evokes emotion and brings a touch of artistry to our projects. Watercolor fonts perfectly balance artistic expression with functional typography, adding an organic, handmade quality that digital designs often lack. Whether you’re creating wedding invitations, designing a lifestyle blog, or crafting a brand identity for a boutique […]

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]]> From Boring to Viral: Transform Your Instagram Feed with AI-Powered Posts https://designworklife.com/from-boring-to-viral-transform-your-instagram-feed-with-ai-powered-posts/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:50:24 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=87540 In the fast-paced world of social media, standing out is more challenging than ever. A visually appealing and engaging Instagram feed can make all the difference in attracting and retaining followers. Thanks to AI-powered tools, content creation is now easier, faster, and more impactful. One such game-changing tool is Pippit AI. Designed specifically for businesses […]

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]]> AI Meets Pop Culture: Designing Merch for Movie Fans and Fandoms https://designworklife.com/ai-meets-pop-culture-designing-merch-for-movie-fans-and-fandoms/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:38:13 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=87397 Fandoms and pop culture are strong phenomena that unite individuals from all walks of life to celebrate their favorite films, characters, and tales. This enthusiasm has always been anchored by merchandise, which provides fans with material means of interacting with their favorite worlds. Creativity is at the heart of fandom merchandise, which ranges from t-shirts […]

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]]> 34 Poster Mockup Files for Designers https://designworklife.com/34-poster-mockup-files-for-designers/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:37:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=87153 As designers, we’ve all been there. You’ve spent hours perfecting that poster design, tweaking every pixel until it’s just right. But when it comes time to present your work to clients, simply showing a flat digital file doesn’t do your creation justice. That’s where poster mockups come in – these digital templates let you showcase […]

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]]> 22 Art Nouveau Fonts for an Elegant Whimsy Look https://designworklife.com/art-nouveau-fonts/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:10:15 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=86826 There’s something magical about the way Art Nouveau fonts capture the spirit of an era that celebrated organic beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Art Nouveau fonts aren’t just beautiful—they’re storytellers that transport us back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when artists rebelled against industrial minimalism and embraced the sensual curves found in nature. […]

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]]> 39 Lookbook Examples to Inspire You https://designworklife.com/lookbook-examples-to-inspire-you/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:27:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=86617 Creating the perfect lookbook is both an art and a science. And if you’re a designer staring at a blank canvas wondering how to make your lookbook stand out in a sea of mediocrity, you’re not alone. Whether you’re designing for a fashion brand, a photography portfolio, or a product catalog, lookbooks serve as powerful […]

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]]> Inspiration from AI artists around the world https://designworklife.com/inspiration-from-ai-artists-around-the-world/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:47:42 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=85187 As AI-generated art continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology, artists worldwide are using AI tools to craft visually stunning and thought-provoking works. At Typedreams, we’ve had the privilege of interviewing AI artists who are redefining what digital art can be. These conversations have provided invaluable insights into their creative processes, inspirations, […]

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]]> My 17 Top Spray Paint Fonts in April 2026 https://designworklife.com/my-17-top-spray-paint-fonts-in-month_year/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:54:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=86369 As designers, we’re constantly searching for fonts that can capture that raw, urban energy that only street art delivers. And in , spray paint fonts are making their mark across everything from album covers to fashion brands to social media graphics. Spray paint fonts embody that unmistakable street aesthetic – letterforms with drips, splatters, and […]

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]]> 35 Cinco De Mayo Templates that are ‘Muy Bueno’ https://designworklife.com/cinco-de-mayo-templates-that-are-muy-bueno/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:29:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=86265 Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, and if you’re planning to host or promote an event, you know how crucial eye-catching visuals can be. But let’s be honest – most Cinco de Mayo promotions look painfully similar, with the same tired sombreros and maracas we’ve all seen a thousand times. As a freelancer working with […]

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]]> 24 Realistic Chalkboard Fonts at the “Top of the Class” https://designworklife.com/realistic-chalkboard-fonts-at-the-top-of-the-class/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:38:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=83591 Whether you’re crafting a digital masterpiece or a printed invitation, choosing the right chalkboard font can make all the difference. Chalkboard fonts have soared in popularity for their nostalgic and artistic flair, bringing a touch of whimsy to everything from wedding stationery to Instagram graphics. But with countless styles available, how do you pick the […]

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]]> 32 Best T-Shirt Fonts for Apparel Design in 2026 https://designworklife.com/best-t-shirt-fonts-for-apparel/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:49:06 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=83487 Let’s face it – picking the perfect font for your t-shirt design can feel overwhelming. With thousands of options out there, how do you choose the one that’ll make your design pop? Whether you’re creating merch for your brand, designing custom tees for an event, or launching your own clothing line, the right font can […]

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]]> Art Deco vs Art Nouveau: 3 Important Differences https://designworklife.com/art-nouveau-art-deco-as-modern-design-inspiration/ https://designworklife.com/art-nouveau-art-deco-as-modern-design-inspiration/#comments Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:18:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68395 There are 3 big differences between Art Deco and Art Nouveau: inspiration, aesthetics, and timing. Art Deco is influenced by industrialization and technology but Art Nouveau takes its inspiration from nature. Art Deco is rigid and geometric while Art Nouveau uses flowy, organic shapes. And Art Deco didn’t emerge until the 1920s while Art Nouveau […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/art-nouveau-art-deco-as-modern-design-inspiration/feed/ 2 Ultimate Neon Colors Guide for Designers April 2026 https://designworklife.com/neon-colors-guide/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:38:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=81843 Neon colors have become a popular design trend in recent years, reviving that classic look from the 90s. But how and when should you use neon in your own designs? This comprehensive guide has everything designers need to know about working with neon colors in 2023. What Are Neon Colors? Neon colors refer to extremely […]

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]]> How Affordable Canvas Prints Can Inspire Your Daily Life and Design Choices https://designworklife.com/how-affordable-canvas-prints-can-inspire-your-daily-life-and-design-choices/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 21:17:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=83065 Ever wondered how you can boost both your living space and mood without breaking the bank? Affordable canvas prints like the ones offered by Canvas Discount might just be the answer you’ve been looking for. These versatile pieces transform any room, offering a personal touch that speaks to your unique style. Whether it’s a serene […]

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]]> 6 Questions To Ask Before Ordering Diamond Painting Kits https://designworklife.com/6-questions-to-ask-before-ordering-diamond-painting-kits/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:14:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=93953 Diamond painting has become a phenomenal trend in recent years as a therapeutic and satisfying pastime. The accuracy of the cross-stitch and the paint-by-numbers idea together enable anybody, no matter how artistically endowed, to make shimmering mosaics. However, as the market becomes flooded with options, not all Diamond Painting Kitsare created equal. A poor-quality kit […]

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]]> Rebecca Green Illustration https://designworklife.com/rebecca-green-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/rebecca-green-illustration/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:30:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68100 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from designer and illustratorKaren Kurycki ofCMYKaren.For more from Karen, be sure to check outAbsurd Overheardand follow her onTwitter. Enjoy! Denver-based illustrator, Rebecca Green may think I’m stalking her by now, because […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/rebecca-green-illustration/feed/ 0 Chris Turnham Prints https://designworklife.com/chris-turnham-prints/ Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:00:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75914 I was happy to recently discover the work of Los Angeles-based Chris Turnham, who has worked as an artist in both feature and television animation and contributed illustrations to various publications and children’s books. I am especially drawn to the muted—almost sun-washed—color palettes and angular shapes that are found throughout his work, which often includes architectural subjects. […]

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]]> Scott Patt: Bigger. Smaller. Funnier. https://designworklife.com/scott-patt-bigger-smaller-funnier/ Wed, 12 Feb 2014 20:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=75858 I’m happy to have recently discovered this new project by Scott Patt, an artist whose inspirations—”the folk art of his youth and post pop consumerism with its primary colors and promises of a healthier tomorrow”—are certainly evident in his current work. His ongoing project Bigger. Smaller. Funnier is a “year long visual record of things seen, objects […]

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]]> Ed Spence Collages https://designworklife.com/ed-spence/ https://designworklife.com/ed-spence/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:00:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=70174 I’m loving these pixelated collages by Ed Spence: Using a knife and a ruler I dissect the information within the image.  The hand-generated pixels are reorganized resulting in an abstraction of the original image. The colour information is reinterpreted and presented in an alternative configuration. via Baumai

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ed-spence/feed/ 0 Paintings by Michael Ward https://designworklife.com/paintings-by-michael-ward/ https://designworklife.com/paintings-by-michael-ward/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:00:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68670 I instantly fell in love with these paintings by Michael Ward the second I saw them. Each one depicts an ordinary, everyday scene based on a photograph captured in Southern California. I especially love Michael’s goal for the images he creates: “…But what I am really after is bearing witness, and making people stop what […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/paintings-by-michael-ward/feed/ 0 Roadtrip Recharge https://designworklife.com/roadtrip-recharge/ https://designworklife.com/roadtrip-recharge/#comments Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:00:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68148 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from designer and illustrator Karen Kurycki of CMYKaren. For more from Karen, be sure to check out Absurd Overheard and follow her on Twitter. Enjoy! When Courtney asked me if I’d like to guest blog on DesignWorkLife […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/roadtrip-recharge/feed/ 4 Baby EHD: Art https://designworklife.com/baby-ehd-art/ https://designworklife.com/baby-ehd-art/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:00:27 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67936 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Katie Kirk and Nathan Strandberg of Eight Hour Day. For more from Eight Hour Day, be sure to check out their blog and follow them on Twitter. Enjoy! We are extremely lucky to have so many […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/baby-ehd-art/feed/ 1 BeeTeeth https://designworklife.com/beeteeth/ https://designworklife.com/beeteeth/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:00:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67743 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Evan Huwa of  Jakshop. For more from Evan, be sure to follow him on Dribbble and Twitter. Enjoy! Dan Christofferson, AKA BeeTeeth, is immensely talented. I’m taken aback every time he posts something new. The guy […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/beeteeth/feed/ 2 Dahlov Ipcar https://designworklife.com/dahlov-ipcar/ https://designworklife.com/dahlov-ipcar/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:03:16 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67544 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be fill­ing in on DWL with daily posts. This week’s posts come to you from the tal­ented folks of Studio 254: designer and illus­tra­tor Will Bryant, illus­tra­tor and edu­ca­tor Kate Bingaman-Burt,  designer Clifton Burt, designer Tina Snow Le and artist, designer and edu­ca­tor Jason Sturgill. Enjoy! Vintage children’s books are a constant source of […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/dahlov-ipcar/feed/ 2 Risograph Radness https://designworklife.com/risograph-radness/ https://designworklife.com/risograph-radness/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:01:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67506 The world is full of endless treasures. Staying curious and being open to new experiences is one of things that keeps me inspired. I never know what I might discover next that might open up a whole new world for me, and keeps me up all night excited to find out more. That’s what happened […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/risograph-radness/feed/ 1 Practical Thrills https://designworklife.com/practical-thrills-2/ https://designworklife.com/practical-thrills-2/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67484 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be fill­ing in on DWL with daily posts. This week’s posts come to you from the tal­ented folks of Studio 254: designer and illus­tra­tor Will Bryant, illus­tra­tor and edu­ca­tor Kate Bingaman-Burt,  designer Clifton Burt, designer Tina Snow Le and artist, designer and edu­ca­tor Jason Sturgill. Enjoy! Part humorous, part relevant, and kind of half […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/practical-thrills-2/feed/ 0 The Internet Detective is IN. https://designworklife.com/the-internet-detective-is-in/ https://designworklife.com/the-internet-detective-is-in/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:47:14 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67441 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be fill­ing in on DWL with daily posts. This week’s posts come to you from the tal­ented folks of Studio 254: designer and illus­tra­tor Will Bryant, illus­tra­tor and edu­ca­tor Kate Bingaman-Burt,  designer Clifton Burt, designer Tina Snow Le and artist, designer and edu­ca­tor Jason Sturgill. Enjoy! Copper #DD9474 by Dawn Kim and Daniel Seung […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/the-internet-detective-is-in/feed/ 2 Eric Trine https://designworklife.com/eric-trine/ https://designworklife.com/eric-trine/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:00:32 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67352 For the month of August, a series of guest posters will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. This week’s posts come to you from the talented folks of Studio 254: designer and illustrator Will Bryant, illustrator and educator Kate Bingaman-Burt,  designer Clifton Burt, designer Tina Snow Le and artist, designer and educator Jason Sturgill. Enjoy! Eric Trine, one of my […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/eric-trine/feed/ 1 Bifurcated Golf Balls https://designworklife.com/bifurcated-golf-balls/ https://designworklife.com/bifurcated-golf-balls/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:45:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=67209 Have you ever thought about what the inside of a golf ball looks like? Well apparently curiosity got the best of photographer, James Friedman, who sliced open his collection of golf balls to photograph what he might find. In the most unlikely of places, he discovered colorful, unique centers that feel almost like mineral specimens. […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bifurcated-golf-balls/feed/ 0 Burgess Studio: Planting Poetry https://designworklife.com/burgess-studio-planting-poetry/ https://designworklife.com/burgess-studio-planting-poetry/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65718 Planting Poetry is a series of colorful, typographic sculptures that were created by Burgess Studio for the Ministry of Stories, a charity that aims to inspire young people through creative writing. During a week-long workshop with the charity, the children who participated each created a mesostic poem—a poem that has one word running downwards with each line intersecting it. And […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/burgess-studio-planting-poetry/feed/ 1 Shantanu Suman: Horn Please Musical Boxes https://designworklife.com/shantanu-suman-horn-please-musical-boxes/ https://designworklife.com/shantanu-suman-horn-please-musical-boxes/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65433 As part of his Horn Please exhibition, Shantanu Suman created a series of beautiful music boxes to demonstrate the various horns found in Indian trucks. Each hand painted box was included four buttons that produce different pitched sounds when pushed—check out the quick video below to see (and hear) them in action. Beautiful work!

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]]> https://designworklife.com/shantanu-suman-horn-please-musical-boxes/feed/ 0 Vault49: (Sub)Prime Cuts Hand-Painted Saws https://designworklife.com/vault49-subprime-cuts-hand-painted-saws/ https://designworklife.com/vault49-subprime-cuts-hand-painted-saws/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:27 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=64945 I’m loving these gorgeously hand-painted saws that were created by Vault49, a NYC-based “artistic collaboration, a playground, and a creative incubator for innovative design projects.” The saws are part of an artistic project called (Sub)prime Cuts: Vault49 is doing our bit for the Big Bailout. Budgets are being butchered all around the world, and even […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/vault49-subprime-cuts-hand-painted-saws/feed/ 3 Art Prints by Matthew Korbel Bowers https://designworklife.com/art-prints-by-matthew-korbel-bowers/ https://designworklife.com/art-prints-by-matthew-korbel-bowers/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=64127 Awhile back I briefly featured the work of Matthew Korbel Bowers in Color Happy 152. And after stumbling upon his work again this week, I realized his colorful, abstract prints are long overdue for a larger post. You can pick up everything you see below and more on Society 6.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/art-prints-by-matthew-korbel-bowers/feed/ 1 Merijn Hos: Wood Sculptures at Beginnings NYC https://designworklife.com/merijn-hos-wood-sculptures-at-beginnings-nyc/ https://designworklife.com/merijn-hos-wood-sculptures-at-beginnings-nyc/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:00:21 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=62662 Dutch artist and illustrator Merijn Hos recently had an exhibition at Beginnings NYC, featuring a selection of his colorful wood sculptures. A bit of background on the series: Wood Sculptures is a collection of works originally made for an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Kampen in the Netherlands, which was on display in the Spring of […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/merijn-hos-wood-sculptures-at-beginnings-nyc/feed/ 1 Erik Barthels on Buy Some Damn Art https://designworklife.com/erik-barthels-on-buy-some-damn-art/ https://designworklife.com/erik-barthels-on-buy-some-damn-art/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:39 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=62411 I’m loving these abstract watercolor and acrylic paintings by Erik Barthels on Buy Some Damn Art. They also have a great short Q&A with the artist right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/erik-barthels-on-buy-some-damn-art/feed/ 0 Elisa Werbler: The Birthstones https://designworklife.com/elisa-werbler-the-birthstones/ https://designworklife.com/elisa-werbler-the-birthstones/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=61952 I’m loving this colorful print series, The Birthstones, by Elisa Werbler. http://elisawerbler.bigcartel.com/category/the-birthstones  

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]]> https://designworklife.com/elisa-werbler-the-birthstones/feed/ 0 Ryan Schneider Art https://designworklife.com/ryan-schneider-art/ https://designworklife.com/ryan-schneider-art/#respond Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:20:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=56472 I recently discovered the work of artist Ryan Schneider through 20×200, and immediately fell in love with his colorful and pattern/texture-filled compositions. The two pieces below, Partners and Thanks for Sharing, are currently available on 20×200 in various sizes. To learn more about Ryan and see more of his work, be sure to take a […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ryan-schneider-art/feed/ 0 Alan Coulson Portraits https://designworklife.com/alan-coulson-portraits/ https://designworklife.com/alan-coulson-portraits/#respond Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:07:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=53189 Gorgeous work by Alan Coulson. via Ignant

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]]> https://designworklife.com/alan-coulson-portraits/feed/ 0 Drawings: Orkacollective https://designworklife.com/drawings-orkacollective/ https://designworklife.com/drawings-orkacollective/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:40 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50959 Beautiful drawings by Orka Collective.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/drawings-orkacollective/feed/ 0 Adrian Forrow: The Bastonnade Project https://designworklife.com/adrian-forrow-the-bastonnade-project/ https://designworklife.com/adrian-forrow-the-bastonnade-project/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:32:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=51091 Adrian Forrow created this colorful silkscreen poster as part of The Bastonnade Project.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/adrian-forrow-the-bastonnade-project/feed/ 1 Frank Gonzales Paintings https://designworklife.com/frank-gonzales-booooooom-create-inspire-community-art-design-music-film-photo-projects/ https://designworklife.com/frank-gonzales-booooooom-create-inspire-community-art-design-music-film-photo-projects/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:56:55 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=51268 I’m loving the combination of natural realism and abstract geometry in the paintings of Frank Gonzales. via Booooooom

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]]> https://designworklife.com/frank-gonzales-booooooom-create-inspire-community-art-design-music-film-photo-projects/feed/ 2 Huning Highlands https://designworklife.com/huning-highlands/ https://designworklife.com/huning-highlands/#respond Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50805 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Jason Johnson who fights the good fight as an Art Director/Designer at TunnelBravo. For more from Jason, check out his portfolio or shots on Dribbble.  Jesse Arneson is a Senior Designer/Art Director at 3 Advertising in Albuquerque. […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/huning-highlands/feed/ 0 David Smith https://designworklife.com/david-smith/ https://designworklife.com/david-smith/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:00:26 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50720 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Jason Johnson who fights the good fight as an Art Director/Designer at TunnelBravo. For more from Jason, check out his portfolio or shots on Dribbble.  David Smith is a traditional ornamental glass artist who’s work is astounding. […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/david-smith/feed/ 5 HOOK https://designworklife.com/hook/ https://designworklife.com/hook/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50352 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Jason Johnson who fights the good fight as an Art Director/Designer at TunnelBravo. For more from Jason, check out his portfolio or shots on Dribbble.  The design and ad scene in Charleston has really exploded over the […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/hook/feed/ 1 Wynwood Walls https://designworklife.com/wynwood-walls/ https://designworklife.com/wynwood-walls/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:00:20 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50284 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Jason Johnson who fights the good fight as an Art Director/Designer at TunnelBravo. For more from Jason, check out his portfolio or shots on Dribbble.  The Wynwood Walls project was started by Tony Goldman in 2009 as […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/wynwood-walls/feed/ 0 Hoodzpah Art + Graphics https://designworklife.com/hoodzpah-art-graphics/ https://designworklife.com/hoodzpah-art-graphics/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:00:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50842 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Diane Faye Zerr of  Faye & Co. For more from Diane, be sure to check out her blog and follow her on Dribbble and Twitter. Enjoy! I have had the pleasure of working with the ladies of Hoodzpah Art […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/hoodzpah-art-graphics/feed/ 2 The Dark Arts https://designworklife.com/the-dark-arts/ https://designworklife.com/the-dark-arts/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:00:49 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50701 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from Diane Faye Zerr of  Faye & Co. For more from Diane, be sure to check out her blog and follow her on Dribbble and Twitter. Enjoy! No, not witchcraft. I’m talking about art that’s dark in it’s theme, imagery, […]

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